On Saturday 18th May, Bookmark and its supporters will tackle five of England's most rugged and demanding peaks. Funds raised through this tough challenge will support children to develop the reading skills they need to succeed, in school and beyond.
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5 Peaks Challenge · 17 May 2019 to 19 May 2019 ·
Closed 16/04/2020
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More than 1 in 4 children leave primary school unable to read well.
We improve children's literacy by promoting a reading for pleasure culture in schools, with a focus on supporting children in the most disadvantaged communities.
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On Saturday 18th May, Bookmark and its supporters will tackle five of England's toughest peaks, including its highest - Scafell Pike. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Lake District National Park, this journey will see challengers crossing crags and moorland as they ascend over 3,000 feet, covering more than 14 miles in a single day. This is no walk in the park!
Change a child's story
Bookmark Reading is a literacy charity with a mission to create flexible volunteering at the heart of our communities, to help children to develop the reading skills they need to succeed in school and beyond.
It is a shocking statistic that even today, over 200,000 children in England leave primary school every year unable to read to the expected standard - that is more than 1 in 4 children. These children often struggle for the rest of their lives. Poor literacy can lead to limited job prospects, poor health, low self-esteem, and reduced life expectancy.
With your support, we can help as many children as possible to build the futures they deserve.
For more information please contact our fundraising team at portia.vanderplank-jones@bookmarkreading.org. To learn more about what we do and other ways you can support, please visit: www.bookmarkreading.org.
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